The Battle for Booking: Hotels Are Paying Commissions on Guests They Already Won
For years, hotels have approached direct booking strategy in the same way: improve the website, strengthen the brand, invest in marketing, and reduce dependence on OTAs. But one o
This Week’s Comings & Goings
YOTEL announced the appointment of Paul Harnedy as chief operating officer, alongside two senior leadership promotions. Read more. Towne announced the appointment of Karuth Sanker
OTH Hotels Resorts Adds Three Hotels to Its Portfolio
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania—OTH Hotels Resorts announced that it has expanded its portfolio with the addition of three East Coast hotel properties located in New York and Maryland.
Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Completes Renovation
ATLANTA, Georgia—Peachtree Group announced the completion of a comprehensive renovation at its Hilton Garden Inn Jackson, a 98-room select-service property held within the firm
Actabl Announces Launch of Forward-Deployed Engineering Program
DENVER, Colorado—Actabl opened early access to a new program in which its engineers work alongside hotel companies to build custom data, analytics, and AI solutions on top of the
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab Joins Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio
MOAB, Utah—Red Cliffs Lodge Moab announced its official transition to Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located along the banks of the Colorado River, the propert
Larry Cuculic Details BWH Hotels’ Strategy for Growing @HOME Brand
@HOME by Best Western marked a significant milestone in April with the opening of @HOME by Best Western St. George, its first property in the United States. With the brand’s pipe
YOTEL Appoints Paul Harnedy as Chief Operating Officer
LONDON—YOTEL announced the appointment of Paul Harnedy as chief operating officer, alongside two senior leadership promotions. Harnedy will oversee global hotel operations and co
Folio Partners With meez to Connect Recipe Management and Procurement Workflows
DURHAM, North Carolina—Folio announced a new partnership with meez, the recipe and kitchen operating system for professional chefs. Together, the companies are helping culinary
Access Hospitality Research Highlights Impact of “Toggle Tax” on Hoteliers
HOUSTON, Texas—U.S. hoteliers are losing the equivalent of 42 days each year to the daily “toggle tax” of disconnected systems, as teams switch between platforms, d
